Maintenance Mechanic 1/C, Equipment - Union 90%=$35.53/hr.

This position will be posted from December 15, 2025 to December 29, 2025 by 4:00pm.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.

DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

Must be able to pass a proficiency examination that addresses all of the required knowledge.

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Position Purpose

This position is responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance of Equipment Department Shop Machinery and Equipment and light shop building repairs and upgrades. The individual in this position may also be assigned to car maintenance and repairs as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations is assessing an employee’s ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of the DRPA/PATCO’S Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy including random drug testing and periodic physical testing requirements.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High school graduate or have equivalent (GED) and have completed post-high school course work in electrical and mechanical fields. This training may include training offered by manufacturers of equipment.
• Five (5) years’ experience in industrial plant maintenance.
• Requires knowledge of specialized safety procedures, such as lockout/tag out, confined space, etc. Training will be provided for these areas.
• Experience with electrical control systems, relay logic, programmable Logic controllers (PLC’s), Industrial computer systems, A/C and D/C motors and drives, servomotors, proximity, optical and chemical sensors and various control panel and motor control center components.
• Valid Driver’s License in state of residence, without major violations for last 3 years.
• Experience with industrial plumbing systems including pumps and valves.
• Experience with knowledge of pneumatic systems including pumps and valves and operating cylinders.
• Experience with basic hydraulics, including pumps, basic valves and servos.
• Must be proficient at reading electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and PLC ladder diagrams.
• Must be familiar with basic commercial building electrical supply, lighting and controls.
• Must pass an examination testing electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• This position requires the knowledge of the correct and safe use of the full complement of industrial hand and power tools, measuring devices, gauges, test instruments and material handling equipment needed for maintenance work. Material handling equipment can include bridge cranes, fork lift trucks, hi-rail equipped vehicles and elevated work platforms. Use of power cleaning, abrasive cleaning and painting equipment is required. Use of heating equipment may be required for assembly/disassembly of components. When required, individuals will be trained before using specialized equipment. The position requires the use of electrical diagnostic equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally walk, stoop, bend, crawl, ascend/descend stairs, steps and ladders, etc. The employee must support and position components that weigh up to one hundred and forty (140) pounds. The employee must possess the manual dexterity to disassemble, assemble and install small components. The employee must possess visual acuity to identify and differentiate small parts as well as the ability to avoid work place obstacles. The individual must have the ability to detect audible warnings in a rail car maintenance shop environment. The employee must have the ability to climb up and down a rung ladder and also to climb up and down transit car(s) with a step height of as much as three (3) feet and lift leg(s) a height of twenty-four (24) inches to clear third rail by stepping over same. The employee must have normal day and night time vision, corrected or uncorrected, be without color blindness and have normal hearing, with or without device. The employee must physically capable of wearing a respirator. The employee must be able to withstand heights of over one hundred and fifty (150) feet. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of PATCO’s Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The duties and responsibilities of this position are usually performed inside in general lighting, heating and ventilation. Cleaning work is performed outside in prevailing climate conditions. Occasionally, work must be performed in rail storage yards, along active railroad rights of way, on bridges and in subways. When working on equipment, work space can be confined and the use of flashlights or other supplemental lighting may be required. Ladders and/or work platforms will be required to access certain equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit (20%). The employee is required to stand and walk (60%) and lift, climb and bend (20%). Protective clothing, eye protection, hearing protection, dust masks and respirators are provided.

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